Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM ET

Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh

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The Vancouver Canucks, who have won four out of their last five games, will be going on the road to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Last season, the Penguins won both of their games against the Canucks.

The Canucks scored one three of their four power plays on Tuesday to propel them to a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on the road. Left wing Daniel Sedin had a great game in that one, notching two goals and one assist in the win.

Through their first 25 games, the Canucks have one of the better penalty kills in the league by stopping 84.3 percent of opposing teams' power play chances. Sedin has now scored six goals and notched 24 points on the season in just 25 games. Veteran goalie Ryan Miller has a 16-4-0 record this season with three shutouts and a .910 save percentage.

On Tuesday night, the Penguins won their second straight game when they shut out the New Jersey Devils 1-0 at home. They were outshot 29-23 in that win, but their penalty kill did well to keep the Devils scoreless on their four chances with the extra man.

The Penguins currently have the top power play in the NHL by scoring on 30.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Center Evgeni Malkin has had a great start to the season with his team-high 12 goals and his 18 assists.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends

Vancouver Canucks are 17-8-0 Against the Spread

Vancouver Canucks are 13-9-0 against the Over/Under

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends

Pittsburgh Penguins are 17-7-0 Against the Spread

Pittsburgh Penguins are 10-11-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Vancouver Canucks

11/28/14 RW Zach Kassian Finger expected to miss 2-3 weeks
11/22/14 D Dan Hamhuis Leg out indefinitely
11/03/14 LW Tom Sestito Leg out indefinitely

Pittsburgh Penguins

12/03/14 LW Chris Kunitz Foot is downgraded to expected to miss 2 weeks
12/03/14 D Kris Letang Groin is downgraded to out indefinitely
12/03/14 D Robert Bortuzzo Possible Suspension "?" Thursday vs Vancouver
12/02/14 C Marcel Goc Foot "?" Thursday vs Vancouver
11/26/14 RW Beau Bennett Knee expected to miss 2 weeks
11/18/14 RW Pascal Dupuis Blood Clot out for season
11/01/14 D Derrick Pouliot Shoulder out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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